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Ocular Therapeutix Revamps to Address FDA’s Dextenza Concerns

Ocular Therapeutix Revamps to Address FDA’s Dextenza Concerns

By Steve Lenier | July 18, 2018

When Ocular Therapeutix resubmitted its new drug application for Dextenza late in June, it represented a milestone in the company’s effort to essentially reshape itself…

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FFB Showcase an OIS Retina Can’t-Miss

Here’s What You’ll Learn at OIS Retina’s Emerging Science Session

By Rich Kirkner | July 12, 2018

OIS Retina, set to kick off next Friday, July 20, when the annual meeting of the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) starts in Vancouver,…

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OIS Index

OIS Index Hits New Highs; Two New Companies Added

By Michael Lachman | July 2, 2018

The OIS Index stayed in four-digit territory in June, finishing the month at 1,017 and again outperforming its stock market benchmarks. The OIS Index gained…

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What’s Next for Alcon Spin-off

What’s Next for Alcon Spin-off

By Rich Kirkner | July 2, 2018

As Novartis unveiled plans to spin off its Alcon eye care unit, the Swiss healthcare giant named Alcon CEO Mike Ball chairman-designate to guide the…

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Dry Eye Panel Sees Promising Path Ahead

How Newer Diagnostics and Devices Are Making Dry Eye Treatments an Easier Sell

By Michelle Dalton | June 27, 2018

WASHINGTON, DC – Treating flairs and fluctuations while employing steroid tapering for the treatment of dry eye was the hot topic during the dry eye…

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Seven Steps for Walking the Reimbursement Maze

Seven Steps for Walking the Reimbursement Maze

By Karen Blum | June 20, 2018

WASHINGTON, DC – Getting insurers to reimburse for novel ophthalmic devices and procedures has been getting harder, but by planning early, involving the right employees,…

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Keeping the MIGS Explosion in Perspective

Keeping the MIGS Explosion in Perspective

By Karen Blum | June 13, 2018

WASHINGTON, DC – When Stanford University ophthalmology professor Kuldev Singh, MD, MPH, underwent medical training 25 years ago, there were maybe five to six non-pharmaceutical…

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OIS Index Breaks 1,000 as Rally in Ophthalmic Stocks Rolls On

OIS Index Breaks 1,000 as Rally in Ophthalmic Stocks Rolls On

By Michael Lachman | June 6, 2018

The OIS Index returned to four-digit territory in May, surpassing 1,000 for the first time since the index was launched in October 2016. The OIS…

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Anti-VEGF Biosimilars Target a Shifting Market

Anti-VEGF Biosimilars Target a Shifting Market

By Rich Kirkner | May 31, 2018

Developers of FYB201 may be getting a leg up in the race for a Lucentis biosimilar with the publication of interim results that confirm the…

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Eye Care Plays Big at Gene and Cell Meeting

Eye Care Plays Big at Gene and Cell Meeting

By Rich Kirkner | May 23, 2018

Eye care commanded a key stage at the 21st Annual Meeting of the American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy (ASGCT) last week in Chicago.…

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How Badly Does Takeda Want Shire's Ophthalmology Franchise

How Badly Does Takeda Want Shire’s Ophthalmology Franchise?

By Rich Kirkner | May 16, 2018

Shire plc’s decision last week to accept the $62 billion acquisition offer by Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd. has fed speculation in the pharma trade press…

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A String of Pearls for Navigating the FDA

A String of Pearls for Navigating the FDA

By Steve Lenier | May 10, 2018

WASHINGTON, DC – Having OIS@ASCRS 2018 here provided the perfect opportunity for representatives of the US Food and Drug Administration to impart wisdom on how…

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